Health centers rely on state government funding to sustain operations. NACHC works closely with state primary care associations to document for legislators the services that might be lost with funding cuts, or sustained and expanded with additional state support. The following NACHC reports show funding gains and losses at the state level.

Fact Sheets

State Funding to Health Centers Overview 2004-2010—Rising medical costs are making it difficult for community health centers to provide the affordable, high-quality of care that they are striving for. Federal reimbursements via Medicaid and Medicare are vital to the survival of the community health center program, as are federal grants. However, state funding is becoming increasingly important to assist health centers facing complex challenges.